Warning! Wrong Jack.

[GregSmith]

Today, I had the first flat tire on my 2001 2500 4wd quad cab. As I removed the jack from under the back seat, I noticed it was labeled for use with a "1500" truck. As it turns out, the jack did not have the range necessary to lift the tire off the ground! I would strongly suggest everyone check the jack in their trucks to make sure they weren't short-changed as I was. Needless to say, I'm going to the dealer tomorrow.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I have the exact same truck as you, i will be checking mine tommorow too. Is there a label right on it that says what it is for?

 

[GregSmith]

Yes, there is a label right on the jack that
said it was for a "1500". My truck was made in St. Louis, if that makes any difference.

 

[RichR]

Howdy,
When you get a Cummins you toss the stock jack and get a 4ton jack. I never tried to use that POS that came under tha back seat.
RichR

 

[groundpounder]

With a 99 quad 4x4 diesel long bed and stacked over the roof with firewood and a 14 dump trailer in tow also loaded with green oak I will personally tell you that the stock jack will lift anything. I had a flat on I-95 and I was very leary about the stock jack but i had no choice. Other then being slow it did a excellent job!!!!!

 

[Fireman Dave]

When I first got the truck, I used the stock jack to confirm my limited slip. I didn't notice what sticker was on it, but it worked fine. I've never used it since, because I use my 6 ton bottle jack instead. It seems like my stock one is okay, though.

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; BedRug; Forest Green

[This message has been edited by Fireman Dave (edited 04-07-2001). ]

 

[95REDRAM]

Used my stock jack to change over from stock to custom wheel tire package. Jacked the truck up six times total and it wouldn't do a seventh. Got a new one under warranty but now use a 6 ton bottle jack instead.

 

[Ranger Dick]

Check your lug nut wrench too. They put a bunch of the smaller nut size ones on some state bid 2500 at work and they didn't fit the 2500. When guys got flats, we ended up calling $100 tows to change em for us. Actually, this was kinda nice, since I/we didn't have to pay for the tow company.

 

[Alan Reagan]

My jack broke (insides broke through the outside) on my 98. I switched to a bottle jack.

 

[americana]

greg,

your old truck's jack works fine. how do i know you ask? the day AFTER i got new tires i got a flat on the way to the motorcycle shop!! #ad


you never seem to check these things. you just kinda assume it's right. you know what they say about assumin', right?

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regards,

peter
1998 24v 4x4 QC, SLT, Sport, Leather, Linex, snug lid, center line wheels, Smittybilt side steps,color matched fender flares, stull grills, tow hooks----first diesel, dodge etc. i'm in love!

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